Category Archives: Ainsley Harriott’s #SoupSearch Challenge

In the Kitchen and the Factory with Ainsley #SoupSearch

Posted on 2012-12-26 by tikichris

Howdy folks. I hope everybody’s had a lovely Christmas. It’s been one of the most relaxing ever here on my end. So I thought I’d take advantage of the down time to post another recap in my #SoupSearch adventures. This’ll … Continue reading →

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A Soupy Search for Flavours in Japan (Blue Tomato)

Posted on 2012-12-20 by tikichris

As crazy as it sounds, I spent the last week of October touring Japan on a “soup search” for celebrity chef Ainsley Harriott. Basically, I’d won a blogger competition that came with a free trip for two to Japan (brownie … Continue reading →

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23 Photos of Me in a Beard Snood

Posted on 2012-12-15 by tikichris

Just in time for the festive season and to make your Yuletide bright – here are 23 glorious photographs of me walking around a factory in a smock, hairnet and beard snood. Yes, I have brought sexy back for you … Continue reading →

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#SoupSearch Radio Interviews with Ainsley Harriott and Me

Posted on 2012-12-06 by tikichris

I spent Monday morning in the studio with Ainsley being interviewed about my #SoupSearch adventures and Ainsley’s World Kitchen range of soups. Here’s a link to the bit we did for syndication; questions by David Brain: https://soundcloud.com/cleanfeedmedia/ainsley-and-chris-full And here’s a … Continue reading →

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#Soupsearch Continues … in Leeds

Posted on 2012-11-28 by tikichris

I spent yesterday with Ainsley Harriot and crew up in Leeds at the Symington’s factory (where Ainsley Harriott Foods products are produced and packaged). We chatted about my #soupsearch adventures, trial-and-error-ed our way through all sorts of concoctions based on … Continue reading →

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Japanese #SoupSearch: The Adventure Continues

Posted on 2012-11-03 by tikichris

I spent last week exploring Japan in search of the next great flavour for Ainsley Harriott’s World Kitchen range of soups. Now back in London, the next step of my #SoupSearch Challenge is to meet up with Ainsley and crew … Continue reading →

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Japanese #SoupSearch Day Four: Kyoto

Posted on 2012-11-02 by tikichris

I spent last week exploring Japan in search of the next great flavour for Ainsley Harriott’s World Kitchen range of soups. What a fantastic opportunity! Japan has been one of my dream destinations ever since I was a kid learning the importance … Continue reading →

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Japanese #SoupSearch Day Three: Hakone

Posted on 2012-11-01 by tikichris

I spent last week exploring Japan in search of the next great flavour for Ainsley Harriott’s World Kitchen range of soups. I had so much fun! Japan has been one of my dream destinations ever since I was a little kid rushing … Continue reading →

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Japanese #SoupSearch Day Two: Exploring Tokyo

Posted on 2012-10-31 by tikichris

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Halloween in Japan

Posted on 2012-10-31 by tikichris

So yep, I was in Japan last week on an Ainsley Harriott #SoupSearch. There’s a lot of content about it here on the blog. This post is just a little supplement to that soupy series and is about something else … Continue reading →

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Japanese #SoupSearch Day One: Tokyo!

Posted on 2012-10-30 by tikichris

I spent last week exploring Japan in search of the next great flavour for Ainsley Harriott’s World Kitchen range of soups. I had so much fun. For me, Japan has been a dream destination since I was a little kid watching episodes … Continue reading →

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My Japanese #SoupSearch for Ainsley Begins!

Posted on 2012-10-23 by tikichris

Yep, I’m all packed and ready to go, just sitting here waiting for a car to take me to the airport. The next several days are going to be awesome as I zip around Japan (Tokyo, Hakone and Kyoto to … Continue reading →

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I’m Going on a Japanese #SoupSearch. Slurp!

Posted on 2012-09-27 by tikichris

Guess what? I frickin’ won that trip to Japan. Obviously, I wouldn’t have won without help from good people like you. So, if you voted for me or even took a moment to consider it and wish me well, thank you. … Continue reading →

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One Last #SoupSearch Request. Am I Going to Japan?

Posted on 2012-09-24 by tikichris

Looks like I still have a decent lead in Ainsley Harriott’s #SoupSearch Challenge. But my margin’s eroding bit by bit each day. The contest ends tomorrow, September 25th, at 11.59pm … which seems like an excruciatingly long time away for … Continue reading →

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Going Offline for Awhile but Thanks for the #SoupSearch Surge!

Posted on 2012-09-14 by tikichris

Just a very quick word of thanks to everyone who’s been voting for me in Ainsley Harriott’s #SoupSearch Challenge. I have a definite lead over the competition with 33% of the vote at the moment (not bad considering there are … Continue reading →

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Woke up Last, Went to Bed First! Thank You So Much! #SoupSearch

Posted on 2012-09-12 by tikichris

Thanks to everyone who’s voted for me thusfar in Ainsley Harriott’s #SoupSearch Challenge. I started yesterday morning in a distant fifth place (out of five contestants), and I now have a slight lead over the competition. But there’s still quite … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Shiitake Steak Handrolls with Wasabi Mayo

Posted on 2012-09-10 by tikichris

Okay. Before I give the recipe, let me just say … Please vote for me in Ainsley Harriott’s #SoupSearch Challenge! If I win I get to go on a foodie adventure to Japan. It’s easy to vote. Just click here … Continue reading →

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I’ve Got a Chance to Visit Japan for Free. Will You Help me Win?

Posted on 2012-09-07 by tikichris

Hi. I recently participated in a blogger cook-off sponsored by Ainsley Harriott Foods. There were four other contestants. All five of us are now vying for a chance to win an “all-inclusive trip of a lifetime to a top international … Continue reading →